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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The path to higher education success has many obstacles and barriers for Latinos across the U.S. Brown, is to advance Latino student success in higher education by promoting Latino student achievement, conducting analysis to inform educational policies and advancing institutional practices. Santiago and Sarita E.

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Beyond the Numbers: What Families Really Want from the Financial Aid Process

School & Student Services by Community Brands

Admissions teams should share alumni success stories, post‑graduate paths, and how extracurriculars propel student achievement. Aid letters should reinforce that financial support is about enabling transformation—not labeling students. They also create a soft launch into future college guidance.

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How to Attract Diverse Families with Financial Aid

School & Student Services by Community Brands

Schools find success in streamlining applications by offering clear instructions, online submission options, and readily available assistance. Celebrate Success Stories Publicly: Hosting events that celebrate diversity, inclusivity, and the success of financial aid recipients can reinforce the value of these programs.

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Improving Community College Enrollment and Completion with Dr. Marisa Vernon White

Civitas Learning

Subscribe: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Youtube | Full Transcript Today on the show, I’m talking with Dr. Marisa Vernon White, Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Services at Lorain County Community College. 28:32] – Another benefit to these systems is improved data literacy among faculty. [30:19]

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Your student loan payments are due: 3 strategies to support community college students’ financial wellness

EAB

Financial aid offices are well-positioned to provide guidance on these areas, but there are likely other offices on campus who also have resources to support students as they make this financial transition such as money management centers or student services. More on this later.

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How to Leverage Giving Tuesday for Your School

School & Student Services by Community Brands

Operation Backpack: Operation Backpack is an organization run by the Volunteers of America , providing students in need with the school supplies they need. Children’s Literacy Initiative: The Children’s Literacy Initiative (CLI) helps to ensure that low-income students are able to read at or above their grade level.

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Rising higher ed leaders tackle campus challenges in EAB’s fellowship

EAB

The topics covered included student success, budget models, change management, and more. In each session, the fellows gained depth in new topics or terrains, developed leadership skills, and built a network with peers from institutions across the country.